Home Prices Are Set to Soar in 2018

courtesy of Diana Olick, CNBC

The temperature may be frigid across much of the nation, yet home prices are sizzling and sellers are in the hot seat. Home prices in Miami will also continue to rise. Will you be ready and buy prior to this increase or will you be left behind?

Sales prices jumped 7 percent annually in November, according to a new report from CoreLogic.

That is the third straight month at that pace, far higher than the price gains in the first half of 2017. Low supply and high demand are fueling the spurt and neither of those is expected to ease up anytime soon.

Supply is actually falling even more now, and a strengthening economy is pushing demand. This will have potential buyers out early this year, trying to get a jump on the spring market.

“Rising home prices are good news for home sellers, but add to the challenges that home buyers face,” said Frank Nothaft, chief economist at CoreLogic, in the report. Nothaft said the limited supply is the worst at the lower end, and will hit the growing number of first-time buyers hardest.

Without a significant jump in home construction, prices will remain high and likely move higher. Mortgage rates could also move slightly higher, and new tax policy limiting mortgage and property tax deductions, is hitting homeowners in some states hard.

Why Work with Mario Quintero

Do you doubt what our good friends at CNBC are predicting? Home prices are set to rise in Miami and across the entire USA. Are you in the market looking to buy, sell, rent or lease a property? Mario Quintero has been in the mortgage business since 2002. Mario’s experience is tested and true. Mario has helped hundreds of families purchase their dream homes and secure competitive financing.

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I’m Mario Quintero, your mortgage & realtor for life. Let me be your Miami home consultant. Our office specializes in both residential and commercial real estate and financing programs. Let me help you secure a VA, conventional, jumbo, FHA and foreign national mortgage loans. Furthermore, we can help your elderly parents secure a comfortable retirement with a reverse mortgage.

Labor Day History

Reprinted from Forbes

So why do we celebrate Labor Day? Happy Labor Day, for those of you in the United States of America! While having a day off of work to celebrate the end of summer is always a treat, you might be surprised at the real reasons we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September each year. The Labor Day holiday was actually created out of the labor movement in the late 19th century. The Industrial Revolution was at its height in the late 1800s. According to History.com, during this time, “the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living.” And even though many states prohibited it, children as young as five or six were often forced to worked in mills, factories and mines.

Because of the long hours, unsafe and unsanitary working conditions, and poor treatment by management, labor unions organized and workers began holding strikes and protest rallies.

Over time, more and more states created the Labor Day holiday. Then, on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday of September a legal holiday, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.

Celebrate Labor Day

So as you relax on your day off today (possibly with a cold beer in your hands), don’t forget to take a moment of silence to thank the hardworking men and women from the late 1800s for their efforts to create the much-improved working conditions we now enjoy.

Labor kicks off the Fall home buying season. Because of this, it’s a great time to invest in property in South Florida. I’m Mario Quintero, your mortgage & realtor for life. I’ll be out showing property to customers on Monday. Let me be your Miami home consultant. STC Loans specializes in both residential and commercial real estate and financing programs. Let me help you secure a conventional, jumbo, FHA and foreign national mortgage loans. Furthermore, we can help your elderly parents secure a comfortable retirement with a reverse mortgage..

Dad’s Doman – A Man Cave

So have you picked out a special gift already? Thinking of the perfect Father’s Day Gift for Dad? No need to scramble at the last minute. Get inspired…how about a Man Cave? Are you looking for some man cave ideas?

No longer is a mega flat screen tv or a pool table the ultimate Father’s Day gifts. Today, for those of you who want to give your dad the recognition he deserves for working so hard, why not create the perfect man cave?

Man Cave Ideas

Here are some spectacular ideas for the perfect man cave gift for dad this year:

a custom-made bar

a home theater entertainment system with gaming capabilities

a home gym

fire pit with a grill master barbecue

wine cellar

Regardless of what gift you choose to give your dad, remember to say thank you to all the dads who work tirelessly to make every detail perfect for their families.

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I help people reach their goals. Whether you want to buy for the first time, refinance your existing loan, purchase an investment property, or sell your home, TODAY is your moment. I’m Mario Quintero, of STC Loans, your mortgage & realtor for life. Let me be your Miami home consultant. Our office specializes in both residential and commercial real estate and financing programs. Let me help you secure a conventional, jumbo, FHA and foreign national mortgage loans. Furthermore, we can help your elderly parents secure a comfortable retirement with a reverse mortgage.

Conventional Home Loans

Despite talk of interest rates increasing, following the recent general election, there’s never been a better time to buy or refinance a home. We have access to all the best and most competitive programs available. Because of this, we can offer you a selection of different conventional loan programs with the most favorable terms.

Per bankrate.com, “A ‘conventional loan’ is any mortgage not guaranteed or insured by the federal government, but which is within the lending limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.” Most home loan borrowers in the USA fall within the criteria of needed a conventional mortgage loan. This is the case whether it’s a home purchase or a refinancing option.

Conventional Loan Options

The following different options are available for conventional loans. Depending upon your particular need, choose which one fits you best:
Fixed-rate loan: Your payment remains the same throughout the length of your loan. This is an excellent choice if you plan to live in the home for many more years.
Adjustable-rate loan: Your rate will adjust and your payments will fluctuate based on changes in the market. This is a good option if you don’t plan to own the home for long. It’s a good option to take advantage of lower interest rates in the first few years of your loan.
Interest-only loan: You only pay the interest on the principal balance of the loan for a certain period of time. This is a good choice if you are looking for more flexibility. Your initial payments will be lower the first few years of the loan.

Why Work with Mario Quintero

Would you like to take advantage of the various conventional loan benefits available? Take a look at your options with the help of Mario Quintero of STC Loans. Mario has been in the home mortgage loan business since 2002. Because of this, his experience is tested and true. Mario has helped thousands of clients like you with their conventional home loan needs.

Get in Touch with Mario

I’m Mario Quintero, your mortgage & realtor for life. Let me be your Miami home consultant. Our office specializes in both residential and commercial real estate and financing programs. Let me help you secure a conventional, jumbo, FHA and foreign national mortgage loans. Furthermore, we can help your elderly parents secure a comfortable retirement with a reverse mortgage.